"The most popular courses taken online were those required to graduate or electives typically used for university applications, raising concerns about the e-learning system."
"If that were the case, we would have a greater number of college-level courses because those tend to be under enrolled and we would have a greater degree of courses for students who are more on the margins."
"Online classes known to be easier: student Inshal Syed, a Grade 12 student at Orchard Park Secondary School, chose to opt out of e-learning."
"Out of the hundreds of courses offered online for the 2024-25 school year, the most popular one was civics and citizenship, a mandatory course that saw nearly 23,000 students enrolled."
E-learning became mandatory for Ontario high school diplomas in 2019, intended to diversify course offerings and enhance digital literacy. However, recent data shows that students primarily enroll in required courses or popular electives, rather than exploring diverse options. Concerns have emerged regarding the potential for students to exploit the system for better grades. The most enrolled online course was civics and citizenship, with significant numbers in core subjects like English and math, indicating a lack of engagement with less common courses.
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